Intro to Medieval Europe Passage

What was the primary system of organization in medieval European society during the Middle Ages?

• Feudalism

• Democracy

• Capitalism

• Socialism

Which institution played a central role in uniting medieval European society?

• The Roman Catholic Church

• The Byzantine Empire

• The Holy Roman Empire

• The Ottoman Empire

What was the relationship between the Church and secular authorities during the Middle Ages?

• The Church relied on secular authorities for protection

• The Church had no interaction with secular authorities

• Secular authorities were completely independent of the Church

• The Church was subordinate to secular authorities

What was one of the significant intellectual achievements during the high Middle Ages?

• The recovery of ancient Greek thought

• The invention of the printing press

• The discovery of the New World

• The development of the steam engine

What was a major consequence of the Church's wealth and power in medieval society?

• It became a central institution in medieval society

• It led to the decline of monarchies

• It caused the fall of the Roman Empire

• It resulted in the Industrial Revolution